Ibuprofen
(from the earlier nomenclature iso-butyl-propanoic-phenolic
acid) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) originally marketed as
Nurofen and since then under various other trademarks (See tradenames section).
It is used for relief of symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, fever, and
as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component. Ibuprofen
is known to have an antiplatelet (blood-thinning) effect, though it is relatively
mild and short-lived when compared to to or other more well-known antiplatelet
drugs.